Family to Family
A Lifeline for Families Supporting a Loved One with Mental Illness
Family to Family
When a loved one is diagnosed with a mental health condition, life changes. It can be overwhelming, isolating, and confusing. You want to help, but how? What’s the best way to support them—without losing yourself in the process?
The NAMI Family-to-Family 8-session course is a proven, evidence-based program that has helped thousands of families understand mental health conditions, improve communication, and build stronger relationships with their loved ones.
- Reduces Suffering
- Builds Stronger Communities
- Inspires a Ripple Effect
What You’ll Learn:
Understanding Mental Health
How conditions like depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia affect the brain, thinking, and behavior.
Effective Communication
How to talk to your loved one with empathy, clarity, and respect while setting healthy boundaries.
Navigating Crisis Situations
Recognizing warning signs and responding with practical crisis intervention strategies.
Self-Care for Families
Avoiding burnout and finding your own support system so you don’t have to carry the burden alone.
Treatment & Recovery
How different treatments work, how to advocate for your loved one, and what resources are available.
Why It Works:
- Family-to-Family is a peer-led program, meaning it’s taught by people who’ve been in your shoes.
- It’s backed by research and recognized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) as an evidence-based program that improves family well-being and reduces distress.
Who It’s For:
Family members, partners, and close friends of someone living with a mental health condition.
What to Expect:
- We offer classes online and in-person
- 8-week program (meets once a week for 2.5 hours)
- Available in-person or online
- Confidential, supportive, and interactive
- Completely free of charge
How to Get Started
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